Valerie Vuicich

University of the Pacific is a nationally ranked university with a long tradition of dedicated teaching, small class sizes, practical experience and vibrant residential life. The breathtaking main campus in Stockton, California is home to seven schools and colleges, with more than 80 majors and programs of study. Pacific also has the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento and the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Total university enrollment is nearly 7,000, with 3,757 undergraduates in an average class size of 19 and a student/faculty ratio of 14:1. It is located in Stockton, California.

Kansas Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. generates and distributes electricity. It offer services such as rural economic development, marketing and diversification opportunities, power requirement and engineering studies and rate design. The company was incorporated in 1975 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

Ruiz Food Products, Inc. engages in producing and marketing of Mexican foods. Its products include burritos, taquitos, chimis, enchiladas, quesadillas, frozen food, and stuffed pizza wedges. The company was founded in 1964 by Frederick R. Ruiz and Louis Flores Ruiz and is headquartered in Dinuba, CA.

Pacific Community Ventures LLC (PCV) is a private equity firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Fresno First Bank provides personal, online, and commercial banking services. The bank operates through three divisions: Deposits, Other Deposit Services and Loans. The Deposits division offers checking, savings, health savings accounts, certificate of deposit, CDARS, and individual retirement accounts products. The Other Deposit Services division include debit cards, report a lost or stolen debit card, credit cards, remote capture, cash management, online banking/bill pay, courier, merchant, and fast switch services. The Loans division offers commercial loans, SBA and USDA guaranteed loans, real estate mortgage, home equity loans, and credit cards. The company was founded in December 2005 and is headquartered in Fresno, CA.

Community West Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The firm offers wealth management, banking, lending and online services. The company was co-founded by Sidney B. Cox in 1979 and is headquartered in Fresno, CA.

Wawona Frozen Foods, Inc. specializes in growing and freezing of fresh fruits. Its products include peaches, strawberries, pears, mixed fruit, custom and plums. The firm segments include retail, food service, manufacturers and schools. The company was founded by Earl Smittcamp in 1945 and is headquartered in Clovis, CA.

The Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. provides electric power to residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The company was incorporated on July 21, 1923 and is headquartered in El Dorado, KS.

Lyons Magnus East LLC produces and distributes juices, beverages, toppings, sauces, beverage ingredients, and recipes. The company was founded by Ernest G. Lyons in 1852 and is headquartered in Walton, KY.

Peanut & Tree Nut Processors Association focuses on the food industry production of peanuts and tree nuts. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Valley Children's Healthcare provides healthcare services for children. The non-profit company is based in Madera, CA. The CEO of the company is Todd Suntrapak.